Yes, pricing is not attractive, nor is the stock, despite a nice barrel and action. Quite contrary to when I first saw a Mk V at age 12 or 13 - what struck me then (and that thought remains with me to this day) was, "wow what a fine looking rifle; I REALLY want one of those!" No way my dad was buying me one of my own, so it had to wait. He did buy me a Marlin around that time.